Jump Starting - Pontiac Vibe 2007 Owner's Manual

Vehicle Storage
If you are not going to drive your vehicle for
25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( )
cable from the battery. This will help keep the
battery from running down.
CAUTION:
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Batteries have acid that can burn you and
gas that can explode. You can be badly
hurt if you are not careful. See Jump
Starting on page 310 for tips on working
around a battery without getting hurt.
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Jump Starting

If your vehicle's battery has run down, you may
want to use another vehicle and some jumper
cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use
the following steps to do it safely.
CAUTION:
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Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
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They contain acid that can burn you.
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They contain gas that can explode or
ignite.
•
They contain enough electricity to
burn you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly,
some or all of these things can hurt you.
Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in
costly damage to your vehicle that would
not be covered by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or
pulling it will not work, and it could damage
your vehicle.